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The result was '''no consensus'''. ] <sup>'']''</sup> 22:30, 1 March 2022 (UTC)
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:Sorry, I've got to get back to work, but folks it's clearly notable. Not a great article for sure. And we could have a whole article (or section) on "Opposite day in popular culture" given all the TV shows, comics and books that have an issue or episode named after this... ] (]) 13:51, 8 February 2022 (UTC) :Sorry, I've got to get back to work, but folks it's clearly notable. Not a great article for sure. And we could have a whole article (or section) on "Opposite day in popular culture" given all the TV shows, comics and books that have an issue or episode named after this... ] (]) 13:51, 8 February 2022 (UTC)
::{{u|Hobit}}, I actually think renaming the article ''Opposite day in popular culture'' and using sources like the ones you've noted would be a good ]. ] (]) 15:56, 8 February 2022 (UTC) ::{{u|Hobit}}, I actually think renaming the article ''Opposite day in popular culture'' and using sources like the ones you've noted would be a good ]. ] (]) 15:56, 8 February 2022 (UTC)
:::There is still not much that doesn't show that this article is better off in Wiktionary than Misplaced Pages. The article in Birmingham Mail just cites vague rumors about its origins. Unless a clear history of the concept can be found, it doesn't require a standalone article. ] (]) 10:57, 26 February 2022 (UTC)
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*'''Keep''' – Concurring with {{u|Hobit}}. Subject ''is'' notable, despite the article ]. Certainly needs some cleanup to provide additional RS, however, arguments for deletion appear to focus too centrally on a ] fallacy. Article contents do not dictate notability, the subject does, for which GNG is met... at least to my eye. ] (]) 10:29, 20 February 2022 (UTC)
*'''Delete''' My main issue with the sources posted is that they fail reliability and independence standards. The 3 news sources are based upon the article from the website, which makes dubious claims that I couldn't verify (e.g. Eisenhower declared August 17th opposite day. That'd be a really cool origin story if there were a single reliable independent source about it). Doing my own ] I couldn't find any reliable sources discussing the holiday in any detail other than the obvious "here's some ideas of what to do on opposite day." While it's a commonly used phrase, that doesn't justify a Misplaced Pages article per ]. ] (]) 14:04, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
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The result was no consensus. Spartaz 22:30, 1 March 2022 (UTC)

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This 17-year-old article has very little content. It consists of one uncited paragraph and one cite-supported sentence. Notability not established. Nightscream (talk) 01:24, 6 February 2022 (UTC)

Sorry, I've got to get back to work, but folks it's clearly notable. Not a great article for sure. And we could have a whole article (or section) on "Opposite day in popular culture" given all the TV shows, comics and books that have an issue or episode named after this... Hobit (talk) 13:51, 8 February 2022 (UTC)
Hobit, I actually think renaming the article Opposite day in popular culture and using sources like the ones you've noted would be a good alternative to deletion. Spf121188 (talk) 15:56, 8 February 2022 (UTC)
There is still not much that doesn't show that this article is better off in Wiktionary than Misplaced Pages. The article in Birmingham Mail just cites vague rumors about its origins. Unless a clear history of the concept can be found, it doesn't require a standalone article. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 10:57, 26 February 2022 (UTC)

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz 01:41, 13 February 2022 (UTC)

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, — Coffee // have a ☕️ // beans // 09:06, 20 February 2022 (UTC)

  • Keep – Concurring with Hobit. Subject is notable, despite the article being short. Certainly needs some cleanup to provide additional RS, however, arguments for deletion appear to focus too centrally on a WP:LONGTIME fallacy. Article contents do not dictate notability, the subject does, for which GNG is met... at least to my eye. Bgv. (talk) 10:29, 20 February 2022 (UTC)
  • Delete My main issue with the sources posted is that they fail reliability and independence standards. The 3 news sources are based upon the article from the National Today website, which makes dubious claims that I couldn't verify (e.g. Eisenhower declared August 17th opposite day. That'd be a really cool origin story if there were a single reliable independent source about it). Doing my own WP:BEFORE I couldn't find any reliable sources discussing the holiday in any detail other than the obvious "here's some ideas of what to do on opposite day." While it's a commonly used phrase, that doesn't justify a Misplaced Pages article per WP:NOTDICT. Qwaiiplayer (talk) 14:04, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
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